Dell 1640 manual Replacing the Hard Drive

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hard drive

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hard drive bracket

3screws (4)

7.Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive.

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hard drive

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interposer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the Hard Drive

1.Remove the new drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

2.Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.

3.Connect the interposer to the hard drive.

4.Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base.

5.Replace the three screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base.

6.Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).

NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

7.Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.

8.Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see Dell Technology Guide).

9.Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see Dell Technology Guide).

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Contents Page Replacing the Ieee 1394 Module Ieee 1394 ModuleRemoving the Ieee 1394 Module Replacing the AC Adapter Connector AC Adapter ConnectorRemoving the AC Adapter Connector Back to Contents Replacing the Audio Board Audio BoardRemoving the Audio Board Back to Contents Replacing the Base Cover Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly Page Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Processor Installing the ProcessorProcessor Back to Contents Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Processor Heat SinkRemoving the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Replacing the eSATA Connector ESATA ConnectorRemoving the eSATA Connector Replacing the Thermal Fan Thermal FanRemoving the Thermal Fan Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Page Replacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Back to Contents Replacing the Memory Modules MemoryRemoving the Memory Modules Back to Contents Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Mini-CardReplacing the Mini-Card Wlan 2 or 3 antenna cablesPage Optical Drive Removing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Rear Caps Rear CapsRemoving the Rear Caps Replacing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Back to Contents Replacing the Subwoofer SubwooferRemoving the Subwoofer System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents Back to Contents Replacing the TV Tuner Card TV Tuner Card OptionalRemoving the TV Tuner Card